Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1890, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, & LU. KAUYFMANN, Pres’. ‘Tw Evewtws Stan is served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on theirown sccotint, at 10 cents. per eek, or 44e. per month. Copies at the counter, f 50 cents & gente eac y ~pomtasge | Pre Bovth. one year, @6. six months, #3 {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C..as Seeond-class mail matter } ‘Tnx Wrextr Stan_publishet on Friday—$1 8 Jrar. postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents F8-All mail mbscriptions must be paid im advance; Be paper sent louwer that ix paid for. Kates of advertiaing made kuown on application U SPECIAL NOTICES. | eg US 1 THE PLACE FOR CHANDELIERS | AND FIXTURES FOR GAS. €.A. MUDDIMAN, bs 1206 Fat > ry jONF AND #LECTEIC LIGHT ca attr AND SOLD By PKANK H. PELOUZE, Jas-6t A813 Fst soe tSo8 WHISKY” PRODUCT OF THE WILSON DISTILLERY, HIGHSPIRE, DAUPHIN CO., PA. ‘This celebrated Whisky, most carefully and slowly | Feasted, mashed, fermented sud distilled from the in- Yaluable health-giving Chaiybeate waters and choice email wrsin Kye peculiar to the renowned mountain districts of Pennsylvania and Marsiaud, and ripened fn heated ware houses, sea-voynced and aged in the | warm salt air of Bermuds. The oxides of iron and | their homologous alte found in the waters from which | gy. this Whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable sud unequaled asa tonic snd rejuvenator to those in Beed of strength, vitality and vigor See certificate of Prof. Tonry of the Baltimore Med~ deal College “IT IS PURE, FREE FROM FUSEL OIL, AND) ‘THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR IS DUE TO HE LKON PRESENT. “Wal. P. TONBY, Ph.D., Chemist” Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY. THE ULMAN GOLDSBOROUGH CO,, Distillers, Baltimore, Md. ES ALLEN HAS REMOVED Bae TA eitate te 1320 G st aw. ott are . to 9:30 am. 3:30 to 4:30 and 6 to 7 p.m. m a3. 5 CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, CH ee on re ieee eorerition. Commercial ropby and designiux. - G. A : it - 10th and D street» (Post building.) = the "Pur Tuousox Hoverox Exzorsse COMPANY, Monnfacturer of Electrical Apparatus for Electric Arc and Incandescent Lighting, Electrical Trans- mission of Power, Electric Railwaysand Tramways, Focusing Lamps, Naval Projectors and Marine In- stallations, THE THOMSON-HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO., 620 Atlantic avenue, Boston, Mass. Washington office, 1333 F et. 412-ImIp JANUARY 9, 1890. ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY ARE OFFERING PURE VT. MAPLE SIRUP—Full Quart Bottles PURE Vi. MAPLE SiRUP—Gallou Cana, PUKE VT. MAPLE SUGAK—Two-pound Bricks, MIS. HARKKINSON’S MLiCE MEAT—Gallon Glass Jars. HOME-MADE MINCE MEAT—In Balk, GENUINE FRENCH PRUNES—Eleven pounds for 81.00. GENUINE FRENCH PRUNES—Large Fruit, at 15¢. GENUINE FRENCH PRUNES~Extra Large Fruit, are ‘2 CALIFORNIA SILVER PRUNES—Extra Large 250. STEM CUT FLORIDA ORANGES—Direct from the Grove, GENUINE VELVET SKIN LEMONS—Very Juicy. IMPORED KIPPEKED BERRING—A Delightful Breakfast Relish. EXTKA CHOICE NEW MACKEREL—Bright and Fat. GENUINE MANDHELING JAVA COFFEE—The Vox. T6—No. 15,032, WASHINGTON, D. C.. MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1890. _SPECIAL NOTICES. BLACK CHEVIOT SUIT 13 ‘& aud 4-button Cutaway, price GEORGE SPRANSY, 434 7th at. <e TWENTY PEE NT Discount. oF oift Spring Stock of AND ENGLISH HAT fours ; ESA $s10-1 1 Peunsylvania ave. = BOOKS FOR SUBS IPTION TO STUCK | ara ailroad Company will be opened on 18th instant, at 11 o'clock aim., } y W be ot fh TUESDAY, i} O'clock p.ni, to elect directs a “PLASELSt CHAS, => NATIONAL ¥ t= 1 Seman oy dite a al election ior directors of thi be he! the banking house on TUESDAY the 14th sty, 1890. ‘opel ‘om 11 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock 8 WE De OPE Frome EO iL B. WHITE, Casi DE BAN ton of Di er" HE W) by i MPORARY OF FICE, 1) mt e fifteen (1) 3 for the ensuing year will be held at the bauk JAY, dundary 14, 1800. Polls open from Ee . to d o'elve 9:80 a. 10 4 Ook TST ARLES P. WILLIAMS. : Cashier, OF THE Bat Washington, held at the Bax tween the bour- 10.17.2435 LJ HOME BUILD Seventh Iseu GA of SU CIATION, ck. office of Treasurer, We ¢ receipt of dues on series will be heid at the ‘The first monthly me: stock of the new or seve atauy Ume at the office of the treasurer, as above, tween Sam. and 5 p.m. ; ‘The past six years of the association have been very successtul ones, the result of careful aud economical management b rs of loug expertc them of Present assets, #1: Labilitie: ‘shares 00 each. Fay men Per mouth. Interest withdrawn or cancel in whole or in part monthly dues reduce Last year's busin loaned per share to have been Se y be mude at any time and ereby. iy shows the aves rage amount Yor 81 20 cian axed, in a more healthy condition or make loans to the menbers at lower rates or ou easier terms. Place your saviuee with us ato interest and borrow * you may Lud yourself iu need of om the very eusiest of terms and with the least pos- sible expense. Copies of the constitution may be obtained from either of the undersigued or the other vilicers of the association. THOMAS DOWLING, Prea., cor. Pa, av. sud 11th st. ANSON 8. TAYLOR, 'V, to 1224 F ot. ew. E RD 5. TE, Lreas.. 1007 Pa. ave. 1H st. nw. E w. Te evi ¥ Undersixned it has been wade to appear that the West Vushington, in the city of the business ot Banking : Now. therefore, 1, Jesse D. Abrahams.deputy and act ing controlier of rrency, de hereb¥ certify that West ind National Bank’ of Waslinnton, in the of Washivgton, ip the county of and D:strict of ig authorized to commence the business of Banking, as provided im section mfty-one hundred aud of the Hevised Statutes of tie United tates. In testi: an ‘near soo bilge Ren and seal of office this 7th a january, Sy OE ONS: TD. ABRAHAMS, Deputy and Actin Controlier of the Currency. a ‘THE WEST END NATIONAL BANK ¢ Washington, Comav gf 19th st. sui Peunsy vant tops. ves GEO. A, MoILHENNY, sident. Vice President. CHAS. FP. WILLIAMS, Cashier. DIRECiOKS: Geo, A. MeTihenny, Jno. EB. Carn Geo. J. Johuson, tmnt Sic eee ssmmante em sea ee ES Wate —— saeove _— Geo. W. Liovine. ves P.8.—We are still pushing FLOUR and continue fo offer many superior brands and numerous BAR- GAINS im that department. Our $6.50 Flour is appreciated by many of the elite and our “Big Bargain” at $5.60 gives great satie- faction to hundreds who are using it. “SILVER ELNG” is superior to any brand known to the trade, Gificrent patterns of latrobes in stock. ao By.c. | one-fourth A lure stock of Heating Stoves aud Kanges at cost, Tin roofing at the very Jowest prices, est Charcoal, Glendale, ‘ameret and Keaipped Eooting Tin tn" stuck. Wi nt our roots tor 3 years. JNO. MORAN, 2126 Pennsylvavin ave, Telephone call ¥S4-2. azi-lm ~q=2 GHOCERS, ATTENTION! ‘do tc JOHNSTON BROS. & CO. 61 the Whol ‘Now stored in Washington to ary orders & specialty. a 0 From the Old Vineyards of the = = - THE COPARTNERS This High Grade of Wine,on and par ers ERE os © the being compared with 20 of the id re ou eat out leading bi wi first GEOUKGE J. JORNSTON assume: — ss fru aud all debts due the fra 1 tm quality. . S KOBEK es ing had ber of years’ experience as part. B.W. BURCHELL, gar fhe tate gene ce Garwrimie& Joluston aud jobunte bey, aud feclime assured there iss at Ao Fe, iuarket fora irstelscuarucle of Washington (Wy Wood 10 Pex Cesr Revecriox ON OPERA GLASSES, CLOCKS AND BRONZES FOR 15 DAYS ONLY. FRANK M. LEWIS, JEWELER AND SILVERSMITE, 1215 PENNA aVE Established 1840. B st Meascnes ‘32. 34, 36, 39. 40, 42 and 44 of those desirable ASTRACHAN CAPES ‘with the “Queen Anna” and other cullara Reduced Prices $15. 18 and $20. Until recently we have been Unable to keep up the sizes on these most popular | Capes. Special bargains in SEAL, PERSIANER, BEAVER and ALASKA SABLE, CAPES, BOAS and MUFFS, CUF¥S on hand and made to order to match | the Capea, STINEMETZ & BONS, 1237 Pena. ave.. throurh to 13th st. a : Serer Pra e TT Rea TERRE TUE TEP TS TTR TTT Te Sees = Ze zi Eeisee BESw! Is } as Persons who, in coftsequence of the Lecture-Lesson on the Art of Iiuitating to Perfection the Frenchin Voice, Just previous to the holidays decided to Jum OLLIEKE'S French Course are notified ‘ew Classes will open Thursday, Jaunary 9, ted), and U aes aud ed agaist lose $0,811.13" WEs END STOVE AND PLUMBING “@~ House. ‘Orders ter Repairs to Furnace Latrobes and Ranges attended toy Tass burnt Line bere and t arther south, Lave made ar- Lin the Tangements ty receive my Stone direct from Quarries ot West Virsinia via the B. and 0. KR, aud Will conurue to menu! own kilns here a Consumers aud hai fine work, &e., will with me, widiers of that class of Lfine for fud it to their advantage to deal GEORGE J. JOUNSTON, hice 103 Mannfac‘urer of Lime, Kilus and U1 1035 29th st, B.w., Washington, D.C. = _Teieriioue duo. 412-1m CHEAPEST, QUICKEST AND CLEANEST WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY'S COKE. JOHNSON BROTHERS, Exclusive Sales Agents, on a EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F ST. ASSETS €1,119,062.77. Office hours, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. On the first Wedvesday in exch month the office will be open from 6 to B 1, Advances will be made promptly at 7 o'clock. ‘ADtb aseue Ul sleek 2 Opel tur subwcription, thares are $2.50 per month. $1,000 advanced on rach sare, Pamphlets eapiuining the objects and advantages of the Assuctstion are turuished upou application. THOMAS SUMERVILLE, JNO.JOYEDSON, Sec'rs. ah Be ep SEMIAL SAVINGS AND BUILDING as | SOCIATION. Cel} for Constitutions Subscribe for stock--€1 per share—between the hours of @ am. and 4:30 p.m. daily at the officeof INO. A. PRESCOTT, Secretary and ‘Treasurer, sates. 2 Bae ERT A Wirs08, REAL ESTATE BROKER. MONEY TO LOAN ALWAYS ON HAND. FIREMEN’S INSUKANCE COMPANY BUILDING, 230-2m_ COK. 7TH ST. AND LOUISIANA AVE. — HAVANA AND KEY WEST SEGAKS. an the eC AMPAGAE MINES, Ursuida, at New Yor! PENSuOKL PUR IAS wisky Jnupyrter Wines Brandl ier Wines, Bvai 2213 Penns)! ivan ae: SPECIAL NOTICES. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIUN FOR THE Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children w: “4 its annual Korg or ed TUESDAY. Jawoary 14, T5002 11 a.m, at the house of 8. Pomoro; K at. A.M. PURVIS, at Seer pro “BOSTON PURCHASE” S. 5 @ yet a good assortwent of patterns in series and Suiting ‘nix on the doliar, ON, Expertin Trousers, aaa Oth and Gate iw NOTICE NATIONAL HOMEUPATINIC. HOSPITAL ASSOCT- ‘The annual meeting of the NATIONAL HOMEO- PATHIC HOSPIT AL ASSOCIATION. will be held on MONDAY, J: a p-m.,in the parlors of rar 10F the Young pose of ele rustees for the ensnine year and the transaction of such other busiuess a may brought before the ett sTNBON, Vice Prosi _LOUIS CLEPH, 3% E ‘ANE, Secretary. AL S&26 &<~ STOCKHOLDERS, NOTI ‘The Annual Meeting for the Eli of Directors of the MeCormick Cane-Umbrella ny will be held at the store of D. 1a Ser FEB ARE ah P. 'C. W. LEA 2a 3 W.G.RAMES, Secretary. OWING TO THE ILLNESS OF MR. E, HZ Swem his Iecture for ¢ church stponed until WEDNESDA 2. 18M CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE. < >THE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between Eugene Constant Stabn, ph'H. Fiske and Gustavus Willism Coon, under ria Dame and style of Stahn, Fiske & Co, was ved the Oth day of January. 1890. ‘The business firm hereafter will be carried on by Eugene C. fy th Stalin ait Jowpl, H. Fiske. wiler the firm name and styl nahn & Fiske. Alldebts due the firm will ba foxeph H. Fiske. ‘The new firm will not any debis contracted except by and Fiske, if EUGENE ©. STAHN, JOSEPH H. FISKE. — NEW YORK, JANUARY 2, 1890. BS > tne annual Mevting of he Mockiulies of tiousl Typographic Company will be held at Tribune Building (154 Nassau st.), iu this clock Pm. on the third SATURDAY of Jui 880, being the 18th day of the month, for the election of Directors for the year abd the transaction of sch other business as may be brought before the meeting. WM, HENRY SMITH, Secretary. Jai-colw Gre NATIONAL TYPOGRAPITIC AND Mt genthaler stockhoid: who have not re- ceived the reporton the management of TSS8 are re- guested to seud to JAS. FULLERTON, 941 — ? $a12-law3t K- VESTRY ROOM EPIPHANY CHURCH, january 10, 1880. ABSTRACT FROM MINUTES. ‘One associate in the vestry of the Parish of the Epiph- any and treaturer thereof hus beet removed frow us by the hands of ap all-wise God. With sad hearts we lament the loss of our venerated friend. Professor J. H. fin, who died on the 8th of Januar: identification with the Uack some forty-seven years, to the ti wuen the lot upon whieh the church was built was d hated by his wife, shortly before er marriage to him, Connected as Lé was with many scientific bodies and student of the hizhest branches of human philoso- phy, be was a firm believer in the truths of Christianity sud a modest aud humble follower of the Diviue Mas- ter, in whose service he found the highest development vf mon and the wost reasonable Lope of « bettor life in the future state, To his careful watchfulness over the interests of the ish, to his Liberal though unostentatious gifts to all its branches of beneficent work and useiuiness, are due wnauy of the results which mark its present eff cleuey as an active living agency for the salvation of souls committed to its care, Yo his surviving friends of the vestry snd of the congrexati as well as to those who but knew him Mong the conmunity at large, his example will live With its fullness of teaching, and to them will come with brighter aud more hopeful emphasis the words o mist: ‘Gather iy saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me with sac i TCHINSON, it Rewister. ==> AT ASPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD “of manavers of the Epiphany Cuurch Rowe held ou the 1Uth day of January, 1890, the following Presi ble and resulutious were udopted: “It having pleased God in His wisdom to take to hit self our late vice president, Prof. John H.C.C ter member of this home, it ix herepy rsolved thi his departure we recoguize that the earthly life of godly man ceaseth, the faithful ure minished among the children of ms * that we mourn the lossof # most eficient and valued associate; that the hoe will miss @ most valuable friend and faithful supporter; it we tender to his family ouriuost earnest and cor- dual sympathy in thoirwrief and pray God may xraut them the support of His almig! ty urm. WF TITCOMB, Secretary. HE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF FHE HUMANE SOUIRT? tft be eld et Stee 910F w.,08 TURSDAY next, the 14th piet 7 pan. “The public 1s cordially invited, be ae wo, oO . F a , Galt YA W'paithey, Rocretary. SPECIAL NOTICE. rhc frat meeting for the payuwnt ot the aniesmeat eting for the paywent of the nm stock v1 the SOUTH WASHINGTON HEAL ESt TE, INVES: MENT AND IMPROVEMENT CO: Siget. tiwis CU TUESDAY, Seeman 1 s00r , wis ou binary * i N. bof b it 1,1 PH cretary. TH BERS OF ‘the the MEKGENTHALER 1G COMPANY will be beld at G10 14th at, p. RINT w. fourth floor, on MONDAY EVENING, Jan. j 1890, at 7:30 o'clock. BAMUEL M. BRYAN, Chair- aman. julie HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATIO: The sixth annual meeting of above-named associa- tion will be heid at the hall, southwest corner Penn, ave. and 19th st.on TUESDAY EVENING, the 14th instant, at 7 o'clock, ‘Che sixth annual report will be submitted and officers for the ensuins or seventh year elected. Stock hoiders are requested to attend, Stock ip the ew oF seventh series may bo taken ut this meet ‘THOMAS DOWLIN' lent, Cor. Pa ave. and 11th at, n.W. 11-3t 1, Secretary, 2131 H st. FOR SALE—FIVE ‘K How [OD- ern improvements; 6 and 8 rooms ;in one of ‘the best locations in the horthweat section of the city, now under good rental, Price for all $16,500. Terus $5,000 caah, balance t5 mult, Parties having jnoney to iuvest will do well to embrace Shisoffer, J.T. DYE, 1304 F st. jall-6t DW. ar Upright Pianos for rent. ‘All the leading makes. _jad-12t 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Y.M.O.A, = Tuesday, January 14, 1800.8 pn at the aeregatioualchureh, Au interesting projraus provided aud brief addresses by Kev. 8. M. Newuan, Bip tev George Bilict, Hev.4. & Haulin, D:D., aud Rey. 8. H, Green ‘The public is cordially invited. Ja10-4t 3g YOUK OLD SQUARE PIANO ‘Taken in exchange for s new Bradbury Upright, bal- ance payable $10 mohthly or cush. F.G. SMITH, 1225 Penna. ave. = 515 YOUR PIANO IN TUNE? —s our order at the BRADBURY PALACE Zo PA. AVE., and it will Feonive proms Fe OFPICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- ANCE CO. OF D.C., WasiinoTow, Jan. 4, 1890. The annual meeting of the Mutual’ Fire Insurance company of the Districtot Columubie will be held ow tue THE MONDAY OF JANUAIY 1800, the 20m inst,, at the office of the compaby, corner of Peunsyl- vaunid ave. aud Yth st, n.w.,commeneing at 9 o'clock ve By the charter of the company the election of seven Mabavers, to constitute s bord to conduct the affairs of eenueay ae required to be held at the above lectin. By the sixth article of the -laws of the com| itis provided: “At the sum meeting of the c: pany the first business in order shall be the appoimt- nent of # chairmau, whu shall conduct the ti aud election tn accordance with the act of incorpora— ou, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. und 6 o'clock paw.” Foret ‘at the office by the loth inst. ‘by Urder of the Board of yeast * J. Wiskiy bofeceR, Secretary. ¥ -=> TEMPORARY OFFICE OF TH: Boe wasnineroy AN AND TRUST COM- 1001 ¥ street n.w, CAPITAL, $1,000, ).00. ‘This company is now’ prepared to ismue certificates of ceponit beariug iterewt us follows: Ou ail auiounta depusited for uinety days or more, but less thau six oa mouths, J per cent per annum; centon de- Pontus foc score thas six months, tat lees thana yoo, SR 4 yee cone 6 Caren ts ot one rar or ener, cured investments fur te oe 1. T WARNER, President, retary. Charles B. Bailoy, Jaiues L. Barbour, Bar Sa SScikra Weclays Disa ces” Kamel Cross, |. 3, Swormstedt 3. 3, Dari Hattersley W. julia Joy, Gourge Truesdell, ariey 9. Fa WE Warner, ‘ili B. 3, W. We ward lobe b, Larner, Benj = Li A. 8. Worthington. ae ae, ‘D.C, JANUARY 2. pong The rebip: $ P'Gigas thie day dineorved ty mutual coueent "Sec Sencinenail Habilities ‘alone sia in liautas: SSS debe due the ince robe paid ¢3 him. Washington News and Gossip, |AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. Index to Advertisements THE SILCOTT COMMITTEE. Its Reports Submitted to the House. tet ted =NBWr BILLS INTRODUCED. Page DEATHS.. Pago DENTISTRY. Pan 6@| ROUTINE BUSINESS IN THE SENATE. EDUCATION. Pages 2 and EXCURSIONS . The Senate. Mr. Turpie gave notice that he would on Wednesday address the Senate on the pending resolution offered by Mr. Morgan for the recog- nition of the republican government of Brazil. WOMEN AT THE WORLD'S FATA, Among the petitions presented and referred was one signed by the wives of Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Field and Hariand and by the wives of many other distinguished officials and citizens of Washington praying that in the legisiation orgauiziug the international ex- position of 1y2 provisions shall be made for the appointment of women on the bourd of managers, in view of the fact that there is to be a presentation of the share taken by women in the artistic, intellectual and religious pro- gress of the nation. Among the bilis reported from committees and placed on the calendar were the-following: For the acquisition of lauds for town sites and mission purposes in Alaska, For a bronze statue in Washiugton of Christopher Columbus, und for the removai of the peace monument to FOR SALE (Houses), FOR SALE (Lots)... FOR SALE (M. GENTLEMEN'S GOODS... asad NS PAODIGUNK ROMA IAS ‘UR! LADIES’ Goops. LECTURES... 2 SUSEOWE ROU a age ge adeegeezacedgqaggeadeg ate A POTOMAC RIVER BOATS, PIANOS AND ORGANS, a new site, For the disposal of the Fort Sedgwick military reservation in PROPOSALS, Colorado and Nebraska to actual set- RATLROADS. ters under the homestead law. Linn hard buildings in St. Paul, Minn., $1,- 500,000; Sioux City, Lowa, $500,000, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, £200,000; and to change the limit of appro riation for a public building at Jacksonville, Via, from $125,000 to $175,000. ‘Yo prevent the introduction of contagious diseases from oue state to another, and for the punishment of certain offenses, OF DISTRICT INTEREST. For a bronze statue of Secretary Baird of the Smithsonian Institution, For the erection of a building in the city of Washington to be used as a hall of records, Mr. Evarts, from the library committee, re- ported # joint resolution authorizing the mar- shal of the Supreme Court to loan the portraits of the chief justices to the New York state bar association for exhibition at the judiciary cen- tenary to be held on February 4, 1800. Passed. THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE. Mr. Frye introduced a bill to place the American merchant marine engaged in the foreign trade on an equality with those of other nations, and it was referred. He said that the bill’ had been unanimously agreed upon by the various maritime leagues of the United States and that he introduced it at their request. Mr. Butler gave notice of his intention to ad- dress the Seuate next Thursday on the sub- ject of his bill for the emigration of colored people, and Mr. Pasco gave alike notice for the same day—bis remarks to be on the sub- ject of federal elections. THE DUTY ON LUMBER. Mr. Hoar offered a resolution, which was referred to the finance committee, instructing that committee, whenever it reports a tariff bill, to incorporate in it a provision that when- ever any foreign country shall impose an export duty on logs in any form, or on man- ufactured or partially manufactured lumber, a duty shall be collected on such logs or lumber in the United States equal to the amount of the ba duty so imposed, in addition to the daty otherwise imposed by law, ‘TRE COMMITTEE ON PACIFIC RAILROADS INCREASED -Oa ny Lt8e of Mr. Frye the subcommittee onthe Pacific railways was increased nine members; and Senators Platt and Turpie were added to it, with the explanation that, as Sen- tors Hiscock and Butler had not been able to accompany the committee on its trip of inves- tigation last fail, Senators Platt and 'Turpie had been requested to take their places and had done #o and rendered efficient aid to the com- mittee. Mr. Chandler offered a resolution (which was agreed to) directing the Secretary of the Treasury to send to the Senate a copy of the recent report of Wm. P, Hepburn, solicitor of the Treasury, concerning the methods of ad- WANTED (MiscetiaNzor WAN LED (hioows: WINTER RESORT! WUWWWCEVVWMARWISSWIWEHARV*SOIS8s To Advertisers. Owing to pressure of news and the increasing circulation of Tux Stan, compelling ita forms to be put upon the presses promptly at the re- quired hour, and also to make proper classifica tion of matter, it is absolutely necessary that all advertisements shall be received at the business office earlier in the day than formerly. Its advertising patrons are therefore requested to send in all changes of matter before 11 o'clock a.m., and all new matter before 12 o'clock m., and as much earlier than those hours as possible. Copy received earliest will have preference, al- ways, and that coming in after the hours named cannot have assurance of insertion until the next day. ——————— Axoruer Notary.—The President has ap- pointed Walter T. Wright to be a notary public for the District of Columbia, — Treasury Persoxas.—Treasurer Huston, who has suffered from a severe cold for sev- eral days, was able to be at the department today. Nr. Lacey, controller of the currency, returned to Washington this morning from @ short visit to his home in Michigan. ConxeLt University Suit Apvaxcep.—The United States Supreme Court today granted the motion to advance the case of Cornell uni- versity against Fiske -end assigned the case for argument on the first Monday in April. is the somewhat famous Fiske will contest. Aw Annzst.—The chief of the secret service is informed of the arrest by that service of Oscar V. Homes, in Milton county, Ga., for passing and having in possession counterfeit silver dollars. LESSEE Eee, Gen. Hazen, the third assistant postmaster general, has returned after a week's absence. He visited the manufactory in New York whero the dies for the new sta are being id and found that satisfac pro; ose belo made. He also visited the envelope and postal card manufactories at Hartford and Birming- ham, Conn, ministering at the port of New York the laws ig immigration, Tae Prestpent's Recerrion.—The President ill to-authorize a railroad bridge across the Misvgnri river ata point between the ebunty of Dongla or of Sarpy, in Nebraska, andthe county of Pottawamie, in Lowa, was Passed, ‘THE ALASKA SEAL ISLANDS. The resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Plumb respecting the lease of the Islands of St. Paul and St. George to the Alaska commercial company and requesting the Secretary of the Treasury not to make a further lease of such islands until further action by Congress, or un- til the latest period made necessary by existing law, and, meaawhile, to make a full report as to the manuer in which the Alaska commercial company has discharged its obligations under the p1 lease and whether additional legis- Igtion is néeded to further protect the interests of the government and the natives and citizens of Alaska was taken up and Mr. Plumb pro- ceeded to address the Senate. House of Representatives. Mr. Adams (IIl.), chairman of the Silcott in- vestigating committee, submitted a report, ac- companied by a bill appropriating 75,000, for the purpose of supplying a deficiency in the appropriation for the pay and mileage of mem- bers and delegates, occasioned by the recent defalcation in the office of the sergeant-at- arms, Messrs, Hemphill of South Carolina and Holman of Indiana submitted minority reports, They were all ordered printed in the Record and recommitted, . Accompynying Mr. Hemphill’s report is a bill authorizing members who suffered by the defalcation to bring suit against the govern- ment in the Court of Claims, Mr. Richardson (Tenn.), from the committee on printing, reported « concurrent resolution for the printing of 25,000 copies of the address of Chief Jnstice Fuller on the occasion of the commemoration of the inauguration of George Washington. Agreed to. Mr, Spooner (K.L.), from the committee on accounts, reported a resolution authorizing the clerk to rent rooms for the accommodation of committees needing it. Adopted. BILLS INTRODUCED. ‘The states were called and the following bills and Mrs. Harrison, assisted by Mrs. Morton and the ladies of the cabinet, will hold a re- ception at the White House tomorrow night between the hours of 9and11, The doors of the mansion will not be opened until 9 o'clock. Dr. Epwarp J. Goopwix spent more than an hour this morning in one of tho rooms of the naval observatory endeavoring to demonstrate to Profs. Eastman, Frisby and Skinner of the observatory that “a circular area is equal to the equare ona line equal to the quadrant of the circumference, and the area of the square is equal tothe area of acircle whoso circum- ference 1s equal to the perimeter of the square.” SETTLING UP THEIR AFFAIRS, Final Annual Meeting of the National Fair Association. The final annual meeting of the National Fair association was held at Shea's hall at noon today. President McKibben made a verbal re- port, in which he referred to the condition of the association and the proposal to sell all the property and wind up the affairs of the con- cern and of the National jockey club. The treasurer, Mr. O. T. Thompson, read his annual report, showing that the indebtedness of the association amounted to within a small amount of 280,000. There is $78,000 repre- sented by stock, and ifthe sale of the lands brings as large a sum as is expected all debts will be paid and enough left over to pay back a large amount on the original invest- ment. There was some discussion as to the action of the board of directors in advertising the sale of the property without the full con- sent of the stockholders, but it was decided that they had acted for the best. At the an- nual election the old board of directors was re- elected unanimously to officiate in settling up the affairs of the association, ‘The board consists of the following members: J. C. McKibben, president; Wm. E. Clark, vice resident; Geo. R. ay secretary; O. T. ‘hompson, treasurer; Messrs. Jas. Lanaburgh, | wore introduced and referred: John "Olmstead, Mi 5 Howe, Geo. Be. | a er srorsort (Alm) adjaat the pay of ber, W. E. Clark and’. ©, Murray, inears inthe navy. tors, iy Mr. Biggs (Col )—To refund certain in- B. ate Ghani Cal) To pr hibit the : ¥ ‘0 carry- ing of Chinese ae the United States. Mr. De Haven (Cal.)—Providing that the ublic lands shall be sold only to citizens of the — Pushing the Census Work. The building occupied by the census bureau is becoming so crowded that Superintendent Porter has arranged to transfer one division ‘ited States. temporarily to the pension office building. 3 ‘Mr. Post (IIL)—Calling on the Secretary This division is the one in charge of the statis- | of War for information ing the use of tics of wealth, debt and taxation. The desks | Rock aes fel eee also of the clerks will be placed in the upper I tock Islan Hees, fo lery and the forty type writers te On en. ; aa fol peg een furnish music for the entire office. An sddi- * aiscis meaner ain tee a tion to the present census building is néw Pion ice cntacheelee” , fur stivanced that ts clerical faces ee. Blea ts Ui) Regarding the deposit far advances e cl force 4 increased more rapidly had been calou- ational 8 security for their f hotes, FOR lat Dr. Billings, who has charge of the ‘ADMISSION OF IDAHO AND WYOMING, Hig —_ ics, is to Cy force] By Mr, Struble (Iowa)—For the admission of int 1e 5 je census in pegen tant Jenn, sb the shasitice of Wyoming and Idaho into the Union. the deaths for the first six months of the census year are available, — Gen. Hastings is a Candidate. the engincer’s reports have not been printed, as required by law. By Mr. Boutelloc (Me.)—For the erection of a monument to Edwin M. Stanton. By Mr. Rusk (Md.)—For a public building at Baltimore, Md. By Mr.O'Donnell (Mich,)—Granting pensions to army nurses. By Mr. Burrows (Mich.)—To increase the efficiency of the medical division of the pension bureau. By Mr. Bliss (Mich.)—For the maintenance of an Indian industrial school in Michigan. By Mr. Morgan (Miss. )—Placing bagging for cotton on the free list. THE ALASKA SEAL FISHERIES. By Mr, Dunnell (Minn.)—To repeal so much of the act of July 1, 1870, as afthorized the leasing of the right to engage in taking far seals from the isiands of St, Paul and St George. By Mr. Bachanan (N.J.)—Providing that the uniforms prese service shall be paid for by the government, By Mr. Delano (N.Y.)—Fixing the rate of —_ on hops, hop auxiliaries and hop substi- utes, WOMAN SUFFRAGE. By Mr. Baker (N.Y.), by request—Extend- ing the right of suffrage to woman. STATUL OF SAMUEL J. TILDEN, By Mr. Cummings (N.Y.)—A joint resolution for the erection of a statue to the memory of the late Samuel J. Tilden. The joint resolu- tion was read as follows: Resolved, That there be opp United States the sum of $50,000 to crect a bronze statue of the late Samuel J. Tilden to be placed in the center of the rotunda. of the Capitol, That ona tablet at the front buse of said statute there shall be ously engraved these words: “Sam J. Tilden, nineteenth President of the United States, elected but not seated.” [Applause on the democratic side.] That on the right of the square base shall be engraven the date of birth, election and death of such President, and that onthe opposite side shall be engraven an eagle with asnake in his talons, and under these words: “For the right.” Resolved, That the Presidentof the United States, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives be authorized to superintend the appropriation of money, and that a copy of these resolutions, with the names and titles of said dignitaries, be engraved on the rear of said ase. Mr. Sweeney (Iowa) inquired whether the gentleman expected the inscriptions to be in writing. (Applause on the republican side.) By Mr. Ewart (N. C.)—Exempting from the operation of the civil service law soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war. The House then proceeded in committee of the whole, W. Burrows (Mich.) in the chair, to consideration of the bill to provide for town- site entry of lands in Oklahoma, THE GRIDIRON CLUB. Interesting Annual Meeting, The Gridiron club held ite annual meeting Saturday night at the office of the Philadephia Ledger, 14th street, and with the usual lively, frolicsome and entirely good-tempered canvass for officers, elected the following: Fred. D. Mussey of the Cincinnati Commerciai-Gaztte, president; H. B. F. Macfarland of the Phila- delpbia Record, vice president; P. V. De Graw of the Umited Press, secretary and treasurer; 8. E. Johnson of the Cincinnati Enqwirer and D. R. McKee of the Associated Press, members of the executive committee. A resolution was adopted authorizing the executive committee to invite six guests to the annual dinner who shall be regarded as the guests of the club, Mr. James Morgan of the Boston Globe was at his request placed on the non-resident list, This makes a vacancy of one in the active resi- dent membership of forty, to which the club is restricted, and there are three applications already for the place. The club enters upon its new year with every prospect of the continu- ation of the unique success it bas had in its field ever since its organization in 1885. ‘The present membership of the club is as follows: Resident members—David 8. Barry, New York Sun; Henry V. Boynton, Cincinnati ‘Commercial jazette; Frank G. Carpenter, New York World; John M. Carson, Philadelphia Ledger; 8. N. Clark, New York Tribune: John A. Corwin, Chicago Tribune: Wm. BE. Curtis, Chicago News; 'P. V. De- Graw, the United Press; x Times; E. G. Dunnell, . a Garthe, Baltimore American; E. J. Gibson, Phila- delphia Press; F.A.G. Handy, Chicago Tribune; M. P. Handy; Frank Hatton, Wi : ford, Detroit Free #ress; 8, E. Johnson, incinnati Enquirer; Robt. Larner, Baltimore Sun. Henry B. OF. Mi jactarland, Philadelphia Keeord: K Matthews, New Orleans #ieuyune; D. K. Mckee, the New York Associated Press; Fred. D. Mussey, Cincinnati Commercial Gazette; Richard Nixon, New Orleans Times-Democrat; Crosby S. Noyes, Vashington Stak; Fred. Perry Powers, Washing: ton National Democrat; M. x York 7ribune; J.8. Shriver, New York Mad and Express; 0. 0. Steaiey, Louisville Courier-Jour- nal; W.'B, Stevens, St, Louis Globe-Democrat; A. J. Stofer, jr., Richmond Dispatch: Chas. F. Ts Boston Traveler; G. UM. Walker, ; Richard Weightman; Henry L. West, Host: E. B. Wight, Chicago Inter: ow York Siadts Zeitung: KJ. Wynne, Cincinnati Cummercial-Gazette; Jas. K. Young, Philadelphia Star. Non-resident members—F. C. Cra’ New York Wortd; Jay ¥. im; Edwin Fleming, Buffalo Courter; F. T. Howe, Toledo Blace; Chas. W., Knapp, St. Louis Republic: A, W. Lyman, Helena Independent; C.'T. Murray; Jas. Morgan, Boston Globe; C. M. Ogden: F. H. nm, Man con Zetegraph. i fa Limited members—| lay, Herndon Morsell, Hub. T, Smith, John Philip Sousa. DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, A SUBSTITPTE FOR SENATE BILL 281. A congressional committee recently submit- ted to the Commissioners for report Senate bill 281, “To validate acknowledgments taken before United States commissioners appointed by the circuit courts of the United States or by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia of deeds recorded in said District.” The bili was referred to the attorney for the District for his views, and today he submitted the fol- lowing memorandum: “The bill is objection- able because it goes far beyond the validating ‘ledgments, and if it should become a law it might work injustice to parties who are see redress in the courts or are depending determination of their the instro- HE i : i ed for use in the life-saving | ropriated from the ‘Treasury of the | Telegrams to The Star. STORMS IN| THE WEST. Rumored Destruction of a Ken- tucky Town. ee ST. LOUIS REPORTS MANY LOSSES, <nomaadiemaans -| The King of Spain is Pronounced Out of Danger. ee THE PORTUGUESE CABINET RESICNS- sspaaatibtaaresee A FIERCE TORNADO. Sixteen Persons Killed and Fifty Wounded in a Kentucky Town. Iit., Jan. 13.— Dispatches received port that a fierce and destructive tornado passed through Clinton, Ky., last night, Eleven persons are reported killed avd fifty wounded, Seventy dwellings are reported destroyed, St. Louis, Jan. 18.—Among the long list of damages entailed by the cyclone the following have been reported as the most disastro The Hodgen school, on California near Lat | ette; Missouri Pacitic hospital, Californian and Eads avenues; German Luthe Camo. here tod 1 candle factor, 2ist street und Pullman car sho 2ist street and house N Eugenia. At 23d and Gratiot streets t tire corner ef unoccupied brick hy | cut away as if by an axe. J | Charles was buried from s which was | overturned and thrown across the street | against the front of a house. Charles re severe injuries abont the head. Mrs. Cahmann, a ludy living at 2614 Caroline street, had her arm injured by being struck by a heavy piece of fiving timber, The house was badly dam- | aged by the wind A residence on Papin street, just east of efferson avenue, had the entire roof blown away and the side wall smashed in, Mr, Breen’s residence on the northeast corner of st and Randolph streets lost its roof and bad other damages. A man pam ELSEWHERE. Curcaco, Jan. 13.—Advices from St. Paul and Milwaukee are to the effect that the blizzard is general throughout the northwest, and that ail trains in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wiscon- sin are from one to four hours jate, The storm has been raging for fourteen hours in St, Paul, Street-car travel has been abandoped, The storm was general throughout Wisconsin, and reports from Green Bay. Marquette and other northern points last night are that the snow storm is still prevailing. The cautionary nal for heavy northwest winds and a cold wave was hoisted, Omaua, Nen., Jan. 13.—A terrific snow starm has been razing here since early yesterday morning. Drifts trom two to four feet high are on the sides of the str The pts and in alle: vle street railways were obliged to suspend yesterday afternoon, Mearuis, Tews. Jan, 13.—A heavy wind storm, accompanied by rain, struck Memphis at about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, but be- yond a general prostration of wires no was done in the immediate vicinity. A special to the Appeal from Sardis, Miss., of here, reports a heavy storm of wind, rain and hail, The Episcopal d Presbyterian churches and Balentine’s ery stable were blown down, Benderson Brothers’ store and the Iiporter office were unroofed and several stores and residences damaged. No fatalities are reported. Exronta, Ka blizzard raged continues. About te A fierce wind is biowimg it into drifts. Exmertsecvno, lowa, Jan. 13.—A genuine blizzard~ the first in two years—is now raging here. The wind is from the northwest. The storm is unusual in its severity. Beawixetos, Iowa, Jan. 13.—A heavy north- west wind is blowing, with every characteristic of a blizzard, the heavy rain baving changed to sleet aud snow. Des Morxes, Iowa, Jan. 13.—A heavy snow storm prevailed in Iowa all day yesterday, The wind is blowing ly from the north and the snow is drifting b: Pirrsscee, Jan. 13.— ‘ifie wind storm d over the city about 6 o'clock this morn- ing, doing considerable damage and prostrat- ing the wires iu every direction. Communica- thon east snd west for a time was entirely cut Jan, 13.—A genuine Kansas re all day yesterday and still hes of snow has fallen, off, but it has again been established, although the telegraphic service is still badly cripple Kansas Cirx, Mo., Jan. 1%—A heavy sleet storm yesterday caused a large number of brezkages in the electric lights and telegraphic wires, The streets were made dangerous anda number of pedestrians received shocks from wires with which they came in contact, A heavy snow storm prevailed throughout Kap- eas last night, a Death of a Well-Known Theatrical Man. Bartmore, Jan. 15.—M, T. Skiff, advance agent of the Patti-Rosa company, diedat Guy’ hotel today of a complication of diseases, super- induced by rheumatism. The remains will be taken to Providence, R. L, tonight for inter- ment. Mr, Skiff was fifty-four years old and had been # theatrical man for thirty years. —s-——___ ALEXANDRIA, Reported for Tr EvENine Stan. Bawor Improvements.—The residents of Fairfax and of Alexandria countics whose farms are in the neighborbood of this city are now arranging to improve the bridges outade the city lines. Collections are being taken up at thy iilage” and in Mount Vernon district of Fairfax county for the purpose of improving the causeway, &c., at Hunting creek bridge, and the Alexandria supervisors are now asking the city authorities to contribute toward « permanent bridge over Hooff’s run on King street extended. The subject will probably come before the city council tomorrow night. Fonexacs.—The funeral of Abner A. Lee, the late watchman of the Alexandria and Wasb- ington depot, drew a great throug of people to the upper portion of the town yesterday after- noon. Potomac lodge, L0.0.F., with which a large number of Sarepta lodge, Odd Fellows, united, escorted the remains to the grave. The Alexandris dram corp, playing dirges, led the line.*—The remains of Mrs. Susan Grey, widow of the late Capt. James Grey of the Potomac steamers, were brought over the ferry from Washington yesterday afternoon, followed by a jong train of'carriages and was jomed here by may friends and re! ser a sc ag if 's Cato comer funeral rites took piace at St, and the burial was made in the wy, \oTes.—The January quarterly term of the i ned its session at the eight ity-two, tt i iF Hi i i if be [ i